Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea
This strawberry iced tea tastes sweet, fresh, and cool. Perfect for summer days or party drinks. Kids and adults all enjoy it together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 3 black tea bags
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 6 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan, steep black tea bags for about five to seven minutes.
- Slice strawberries, blend in a blender until smooth, making a puree.
- Stir in honey and lemon juice into hot tea, mixing until dissolved.
- Pour strawberry puree into sweetened tea, mixing again for bright color and flavor.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds completely for smooth tea.
- Chill the tea in the fridge for one hour or until well cooled.
- Serve tea in glasses over ice, top with mint leaves, and fresh strawberries if you want.
Notes
- Chill the tea very well for the most refreshing drink experience on hot days.
- Use ripe, seasonal strawberries for the most vibrant fruity flavor and best color.
- Try squeezing extra lemon juice just before serving for a tangy burst in every sip.
- Store the tea tightly covered in the fridge so the aroma stays fresh longer.
- Stir the tea again before each pour so fruit bits and flavors don’t settle down.
- Garnish each glass with extra mint and berries for extra pretty drinks everyone loves.